Revolutions

Google Map of July Revolution

Here is a link to the map if you don't like the embed: The July Revolution Map

To select and de-select layers click that little white box in the upper-left. Enjoy!

[Update: I also now realize you can't get the street view guy on this map but you should still go drop in on Place Joachim du Bellay to get an idea of what this all looked like. Also Place Hotel de Ville. And the length of Rue Francois Miron to the intersection with Rue de Jouy which is what the Third Column fought down.] 

6.08b- The Belgian Revolution

In 1830, the Belgians said we don't want to be a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands anymore.

Direct Link: 6.08b- The Belgian Revolution 

6.8a- The Fait Accompli of 1830

What the heck did the rest of France think about the July Revolution?

Direct Link: 6.8a- The Fait Accompli of 1830

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6.07- The Last King of France

King Charles X should have never signed the Four Ordinances. You know. In hindsight. 

Direct Link: 6.07- The Last King of France

6.06- The Duc d'Orleans

Time to get this piece on the board. 

Direct Link: 6.06- The Duc d'Orleans

6.05- The Barricades

On Wed July 28, 1830 the people of Paris proved that piles of rubble were the key to urban revolution. 

Direct Link: 6.05- The Barricades

6.04- Stop The Presses

On Monday July 26, 1830 the Four Ordinances were published. On Tuesday July 27 the July Revolution began. 

Direct Link: 6.04- Stop The Presses

6.03- Help Yourself And Heaven Will Help You

In early 1830 King Charles X tried to beat back the liberal opposition. Instead they came back stronger than ever. 

Direct Link: 6.03- Help Yourself And Heaven Will Help You

6.02- Charles the Simple

After ascending to the throne in 1824 Charles X wanted to impose his ultra-royalism on France, but his annoying subjects kept resisting.

Direct Link: 6.02- Charles the Simple

6.01- The Chain of Time

After the fall of Napoleon, the Bourbon monarchy was restored. 

Direct Link: 6.01- The Chain of Time

5.27- The Labyrinth

In 1830 both Simon Bolivar and Gran Colombia died. 

Direct Link: 5.27- The Labyrinth